Serving 868 students in grades 9-12, Hopkins County Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 868 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Hopkins County Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hopkins County Central High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Formally known as Louisville Central High School Magnet Career
Academy, Central High School is a public high school in downtown
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A.
Overview: Specializing in preparing students for
professional careers, Central offers many magnet programs. As an
all-magnet school, it has no home district, instead bringing in
students from throughout the Jefferson County Public School System.
Louisville Central High School and the rest of the Louisville
school system played a part in both integration efforts and the
Cold War. In 1957, as many around the world began to take notice of
racial problems within the United States, the United States
Information Agency produced promotional materials touting "The
Louisville Story" as an example of peaceful integration.
In the 1950s, Central High School also won three national
basketball high school championships.
Central High School is located at 1130 W. Chestnut Street.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hopkins County Central High School?
The graduation rate of Hopkins County Central High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hopkins County Central High School?
868 students attend Hopkins County Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hopkins County Central High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hopkins County Central High School?
Hopkins County Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hopkins County Central High School offer ?
Hopkins County Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hopkins County Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 868 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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